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SB156: Increasing the reimbursement amount of money that the secretary of corrections may make to inmates for losses for personal injury or property damage or loss caused by negligence and requiring notice to the secretary for claims exceeding the reimbursement maximum.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill increases the amount of money the Kansas Secretary of Corrections can pay inmates who are injured or have property damaged due to negligence. It also requires inmates to notify the secretary if their losses exceed this new maximum payment.

Who This Affects

This affects Kansas inmates who experience personal injury or property damage caused by negligence, and their families who may receive compensation for these losses.

Key Provisions

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Timeline

Introduced

Monday, February 3, 2025

Last Action

Senate Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 24, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

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